%0 Journal Article
%T A case of combat-related scorpion envenomation in Afghanistan
%J Military medicine
%D 2011
%A Donat, Nicolas
%A Masson, Yannick
%A Villevieille, Thierry
%A Pelletier, Christophe
%A Rousseau, Jean-Marie
%A Plancade, David
%A Perez, Jean-Paul
%A Mion, Georges
%V 176
%N 4
%P 472-474
%X We report a case of scorpion envenomation occurring during combat in Tagab district, province of Kapisa, Afghanistan. A French soldier was stung by a yellow scorpion (suspected Androctonus australis) and sustained systemic envenomation with hemodynamic and neurological manifestations. We discuss the clinical features, prevention, and management of a scorpion sting.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Association of Military Surgeons of the United States
%@ 0026-4075
%U http://dx.doi.org/